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CDC Report Recognizes Police-Perpetrated Killing as Major Cause of Violent Death
Federal researchers detailed huge racial disparities in deadly police violence, but crucial data is still missing.
Denial Isn’t an Effective Health Care Strategy, Say People With Long COVID
Gaslighting and disbelief make long COVID worse for people living with long-term effects from the virus.
Expanding Use of Primates in Drug Testing Is a Threat to Public Health
Proposals to expand domestic breeding of primates for research overlook several ethical, scientific and safety woes.
The Civil Rights Movement Fought for Environmental Justice Long Before Earth Day
Black and Brown communities have always been on the front lines of the struggle against pollution.
New Report Reveals Systemic Medical Neglect and Violence in CA Women’s Prisons
New public health research on women’s prisons exposes medical neglect, sexual violence and inhumane living conditions.
Narcan No Longer Needs a Prescription, But Its Price Tag Could Limit Access
The FDA’s decision sends the right public health message but does not make Narcan affordable for everyone.
Latest Ruling Against ACA Could Lead to Thousands of New HIV Infections Per Year
Physicians are fearful of what “Braidwood Management v. Becerra” could mean for many forms of preventable health care.
Montana Schools Struggle With Lead in Water While Awaiting Federal Relief
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates between 6 million and 10 million lead service lines are in use nationwide.
Exposure to Chevron’s “Climate-Friendly” Fuel May Pose Severe Risk of Cancer
The risk is 250,000 times greater than the level considered acceptable by the EPA division that approves new chemicals.
Ohio Residents Fear Returning Home in Toxic Aftermath of Train Crash
Some expressed concern that local officials are suppressing information about the health consequences of the crash.